The #1 DICE Alternative

The DICE AlternativeWith Lower Fees & Full Control

Take back control of your ticketing. Hi.Events charges just 0.75% + 40¢ per ticket with instant payouts and full data ownership. No app lock-in required.

DICE Fee

Negotiated

Hi.Events Fee

0.75% + 40¢

You Save

85%

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DICE Fee

Negotiated

Hi.Events Fee

0.75% + 40¢

Both platforms let you pass fees to buyers or absorb them yourself. The difference is the fee amount—Hi.Events is 85% cheaper.

DICE total fees

$2500.00

$5.00/ticket

Hi.Events total fees

$387.50

$0.78/ticket

Your savings (85% less)

$2112.50

$4.22/ticket saved

DICE fees are negotiated per partnership. Hi.Events offers transparent, low pricing for everyone: just 0.75% + 40¢ per ticket. On a $30 ticket, that's only $0.63.

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Why Event Organizers Switch

Everything you love about DICE. None of what you don't.

Hi.Events was built by event organizers who were frustrated with high fees and platform lock-in. Here's why thousands are making the switch.

Up to 79% Lower Fees

Hi.Events charges just 0.75% + 40¢ per ticket. DICE charges Negotiated. On a $30 ticket, that's $0.63 vs $3.00—keep more per ticket sold.

79%Lower fees

Instant Payouts via Stripe

Get paid immediately when tickets sell. DICE pays after your event ends. With Hi.Events and Stripe Connect, funds are available instantly—crucial for cash flow.

InstantPayouts

No App Expected

DICE is primarily app-based — tickets live in the DICE app with QR codes that activate before the event. While door-list fallbacks exist, the app is the expected method. Hi.Events tickets work on any device, any browser — no app download needed.

AnyDevice

Your Data, Your Customers

Your attendees are YOUR customers. Export your data anytime. We never market to your attendees or use your customer data to promote competing events.

100%Ownership

Fully Brandable

Create a checkout experience that matches your brand. Custom colors, logos, and styling. DICE's app-centric approach means your brand takes a backseat.

YourBrand

Self-Host for Free

Want complete control? Host Hi.Events on your own servers for free. It's fully open source. Perfect for venues and promoters who want full independence.

FreeSelf-hosted
Feature Comparison

Hi.Events vs DICE: Full Comparison

See exactly how we stack up against DICE on the features that matter most.

Feature
DICE
Hi.Events
Platform fee per ticket
Negotiated
0.75% + 40¢
Instant payouts
Full data ownership
Fully brandable checkout
Self-host option
Open source
No app download expected
QR code check-in
Promo codes
Capacity management
Email notifications
Attendee messaging
No marketing emails to your attendees
Anti-scalping tools
Mobile app discovery

Hi.Events offers all the features you need, plus exclusive benefits like white-label branding, instant payouts, and a free self-hosted option—all at significantly lower fees.

Market Overview

How Hi.Events Compares to Other DICE Alternatives

There are many DICE alternatives on the market. Here's an honest breakdown of the best options by category to help you find the right fit.

Best for Transparent, Low Pricing

Platforms with clear, publicly listed fees so you know exactly what you'll pay.

Hi.Events
Transparent low fees with full control
0.75% + 40¢ per ticket
Ticket Tailor
Simple, upfront flat fee
Flat fee per ticket
TicketSpice
Customizable with clear pricing
$0.99 per ticket
DICE
Curated discovery platform
Negotiated (typically 10-15%)

Best for Live Music & Nightlife

Platforms focused on the live music, club, and nightlife scene.

DICE
App-based discovery and anti-scalping
Negotiated fees
Resident Advisor
Electronic music community
10% per ticket
Fatsoma
Nightlife with rep system
10% (min £1) per ticket
Hi.Events
Low fees, no app required, full branding
0.75% + 40¢ per ticket

Best for No App Download Required

Platforms where attendees can access tickets without downloading an app.

Hi.Events
Browser-based tickets with QR codes
0.75% + 40¢ per ticket
Eventbrite
Browser-based with optional app
3.7% + $1.79 per ticket
Ticket Tailor
Email tickets, no app needed
Flat fee per ticket

Best for Data Ownership & Independence

Platforms that give organizers full control of their customer data and brand.

Hi.Events
Full data ownership + open source self-hosting
0.75% + 40¢ per ticket
Ticket Tailor
Data ownership with embeddable widget
Flat fee per ticket
Eventcube
White-label on your domain
Custom pricing
Key Differences

Key Differences to Consider When Switching from DICE

Not all DICE alternatives are created equal. Here are the most important factors to evaluate.

Pricing Transparency

DICE doesn't publicly disclose its fees — they're negotiated per partnership and typically range from 10-15%. Hi.Events charges a flat 0.75% + 40¢ per ticket for everyone, with no negotiations needed. What you see is what you pay.

App Dependency

DICE is primarily app-based — tickets live in the DICE app, and while door-list fallbacks exist for those without smartphones, the app is the expected entry method. Hi.Events tickets work in any browser on any device — attendees get tickets via email with a QR code, with no app needed.

Branding & Control

DICE's app-centric approach means your event lives within their brand. Hi.Events offers fully brandable checkout — your colors, logo, and styling. Self-hosting gives you complete control over the entire experience.

Discovery vs. Independence

DICE offers event discovery through their app, which can drive new audiences. Hi.Events focuses on giving you the tools to sell tickets effectively at the lowest fees, so you can invest the savings into your own marketing channels.

Payout Speed

DICE pays promoters after the event ends. Hi.Events offers instant payouts via Stripe Connect — you get paid immediately when tickets sell. For venues and promoters with upfront costs, this can make a significant difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about switching from DICE?

Everything you need to know about making the switch to Hi.Events.

Hi.Events offers transparent, low fees (0.75% + 40¢), instant payouts via Stripe, full ownership of your customer data, and no app requirement for attendees. Unlike DICE, we give you full control over your brand and customer relationships.

Hi.Events charges a flat 0.75% + 40¢ per ticket. DICE's fees are negotiated per partnership and not publicly disclosed. With Hi.Events, you know exactly what you'll pay—no negotiations needed.

No! Unlike DICE, where tickets primarily live in the DICE app, Hi.Events tickets work in any browser on any device. Attendees simply receive their tickets via email with a QR code. No app download expected, which means less friction and higher conversion rates.

Yes! You can easily set up your events on Hi.Events. Creating events is quick and simple—most organizers are up and running within 5 minutes.

Yes! DICE pays after your event ends. With Hi.Events and Stripe Connect, you get paid instantly when tickets are sold—not after the event.

Hi.Events focuses on giving you the tools to sell tickets effectively with the lowest fees possible. While we don't have a consumer app for discovery, you keep more revenue to invest in your own marketing.

Yes. Hi.Events is fully open source under AGPL and free to self-host on your own servers. You'll only pay payment processing fees to Stripe. Commercial licenses are available if you want to remove branding.

Hi.Events provides tools to prevent scalping including purchase limits, unique QR codes that can't be duplicated, and the ability to require attendee details at checkout.

The cheapest DICE alternatives include Hi.Events (0.75% + 40¢ per ticket with transparent pricing), Ticket Tailor (flat fee per ticket), and TicketSpice ($0.99 per ticket). DICE's negotiated fees typically range from 10-15%, making these alternatives significantly cheaper.

Hi.Events, Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor, and most other ticketing platforms don't require attendees to download an app. Hi.Events delivers tickets via email with QR codes that work in any browser — no app needed, which means less friction for your audience.

Hi.Events offers the strongest data ownership — your attendees are your customers, we never market to them, and you can export all data anytime. The self-hosted option keeps all data on your own servers. DICE retains audience data within their platform.

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70%
Lower fees
Instant
Payouts
100%
Data ownership
Free
Self-host option